Flight Sim Deck

Flight Sim Deck Server Update

We’re releasing a major server update focused on usability, workflow speed, and integration.

Important — Clean Install Required

To install this version, you must:

1. Delete your current server installation from your PC.
2. Download the latest server build again from the official website.
3. Install it as a fresh setup.

For the moment, only the Windows version is updated. Other versions will be updated during the weekend.

What’s New

• Complete UI overhaul with a cleaner and faster workflow.
• Built-in auto-update: the server can now update itself automatically.
• Integrated X-Plane launcher: launch X-Plane directly from the server interface.
• Integrated plugin, aircraft, and scenery profile management.
• Improved navigation map with better readability and smoother behavior.
• VFR map integration with OpenAIP via OpenAIP.net.

Feedback is very welcome and will help shape the next updates.

Update: Ground, Maps, and .FMS Support

Version: 2026-03-07 (deployment in progress).

New FMS & UI Features

• Offline .fms support: import flight plans directly into the server via drag-and-drop or by browsing X-Plane files (no SimBrief required).
• Global integration: the Departure Board (ImGui & App) now works independently of SimBrief by fetching data directly from the plugin.
• Server UI fully redesigned for a smoother experience.

Ground Handling Overhaul

• New Ground menu with a fresh, modern UI for all ground operations.
• Interactive door management with a new top-down aircraft view to toggle doors and services.
• Staircase request: you can now call stairs to your aircraft (perfect for Walkaround V2 users).
• Walkaround V2 integration (thanks to @Furax84).
• SimLoadManager: improved stability and deeper integration.

In-App Flight Map

• New interactive map available in the app “Flight” section.
• Comprehensive airport and runway data.
• Live METAR/weather information.
• Real-world traffic tracking.

Software Translation

• Implemented Flutter user interface localization.

Data Format Management (English / French)

• Date and time display based on regional locale.

Measurement Unit Settings

• Added a choice in settings for mass: kg / lb.
• Added a choice in settings for distance/altitude: feet (ft) / meters (m) / ft & m (both simultaneously).
• Adapted generic instrumentation based on chosen units and briefing menu:
  • Altitudes: METAR ceiling (Weather + Briefing), vertical profile (Briefing + MFD), ADS-B traffic (airport map).
  • Runway lengths: runways tab (airport map + Weather).
  • METAR visibility: km/m (metric) or SM — statute miles (imperial).
  • PFD and MFD avionics: always in feet (aeronautical standard), unaffected by this setting.

Airport Map

• Airport visualization.
• Display taxiways.
• Display runways and their types with different colors.
• Display runways and their lengths in a detailed tab.
• Display real flights using adsb.fi.
• Display compass rose.
• Display FlightSimDeck multiplayer flights.
• Taxiway lines with their names.

New Features

• Added QR code for iOS App Store download.
• Settings: choice between 5 interface languages.
• Log sharing: ability to send logs to developers in case of crash or issues.
• Multiplayer: new social feature — see other pilots on the live map in real time.

Major Update

• OFP and Scratchpad improvements.
• Added themes for PFD and MFD in addition to the generic one.
  • G1000 with bezel and 100% functional keys.
• 4 aircraft supported for the moment:
  • Aerobask Phenom 300
  • VSKYLABS C510
  • Cirrus Vision Jet
  • Cirrus SR22
• X-Crafts E-Jet integration in progress:
  • E170, E175, E190, E195 and of course E19L

Major Update

• Addition of a Linux version.
• Integration of Skunkcrafts Updater (with creator's permission).
• Windows performance optimization.
• Various bug fixes.

Major version Update

• Integration of Simload Manager!
  • Full integration of Simload Manager (Remote Stand, Gate, Jetway modes).
  • Automated loadsheet calculations.
• New ground menu for better organization.
• Clarification of menus and UI layout.
• Work on the server connection system for better stability.
• Several Fixes and performance improvements.

New Features & Fixes

• Fix detection FlyWithLua.
• Add QRCode to google play store.

New Features

• Added plugin management: Install and update Flight Sim Deck Bridge directly from the server.
• Improved connections from Android devices.

Warning: Update the server is mandatory for this version!

Flight

• Map: New interactive Route Map
• Map: Improved Aircraft Icon (Yellow, consistent visibility) in route map.
• PFD: Fixed Ground Speed (GS) display.
• PFD: Corrected Vertical Profile with Aircraft Icon, TOC, and TOD markers.

Fixes

• Fixed Heading mismatch for add-on aircraft (e.g., X-Crafts E-Jets).
• Fixed flickering and incorrect values in Heading Edit Overlay.
• Fixed UI overflow in Heading indicator.

General

• Major bug Fix. Freeze and crash
• PFD now at 30 FPS

Flight

• Simbrief : tutorial
• Scratchpad : added stylus support

Plane

• PFD: increase compatibility with MSFS.
• PFD: tutorial
• PFD: Ground altitude, max speed, and low speed indicator
• PFD: announcement of the distance to the ground for landing and Max Speed.
• PFD: Aircraft customisation of autopilot modes:
  • G1000 : 95%
  • Ambraer E-jet : 80%
  • Boeing : 60%
  • Airbus : 40%
• MFD: Choose between Xplane or Simbrief as your source.

Flight

• METAR: Displayed on two lines for small screens.
• METAR: Fixed date bug during refresh.
• Scratchpad : Optimizations and bug fixes.

Plane

• PFD: Optimizations and bug fixes.
• PFD: Add Flight Director.
• PFD: Start of aircraft customisation of autopilot modes:
  • G1000 : 95%
  • Ambraer E-jet : 80%
  • Boeing : 60%
  • Airbus : 40%
• MFD: add some sound for alert.
• MFD: FIX for POC & POD timer.

Client/Server Mode + plugin

• PFD: First version compatible with MSFS!
• PFD: Game can now be paused remotely.
• PFD: You can now change Flight Level, heading, and speed !
• MFD: plan from FMS (Requires plugin installation in X-Plane 12). Only X-craft E-jet for the moment.

Download server from our website : https://flightsimdeck.app (server can deploy plugin)